Series: Wiley Blackwell Bible Commentaries

Presents a theological, literary, and cultural reading of Romans across the centuries of Christian thought Romans Through the Centuries offers a groundbreaking commentary that invites readers to engage with the Apostle Paul's letter not only as a theological text but also as a dynamic and evolving voice that resonates across history and culture. In a format that reflects the complexity...

This interdisciplinary commentary ranges from early midrashic interpretation to contemporary rewritings, introducing interpretations of the only biblical book not to mention God. Unearths a wealth of neglected rewritings inspired by the story’s relevance to themes of nationhood, rebellion, providence, revenge, female heroism, Jewish identity, exile, genocide and ‘multiculturalism’. Reveals the various struggles and strategies used by religious commentators to make...

Explores the interpretive history of the Book of Jeremiah, and highlights its influence on various cultures through the centuries Jeremiah Through the Centuries explores the reception history of this enigmatic prophet and his words. The book offers an introduction telling the story of the surprising ways in which both voice and persona of this elusive prophet were used in critical...

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is informative, thought-provoking, and - despite being a commentary - holds the reader's attention. It made me appreciate Lamentations in a new way. To be recommended." The Swedish Exegetical Yearbook, 1 October 2014 One of the shortest books in the Bible, Lamentations exercises a disproportionately powerful cultural influence. As an unflinching account of the...

The reception of the Gospel of Matthew over two millennia: commentary and interpretation. Matthew Through the Centuries offers an overview of the reception history of one of the most prominent gospels in Christian worship. Examining the reception of Matthew from the perspectives of a wide range of interpreters, from Origen and Hilary of Poitiers to Mary Cornwallis and Bob Marley,...

Hosea, Joel, and Obadiah Through the Centuries This is the first book devoted solely to the reception history of Hosea, Joel, and Obadiah. How have readers through the centuries understood the prophet Hosea’s marriage to an unfaithful woman? Does the prophet Joel really speak about a locust invasion, or is he referring to invading armies? How should we understand the...